girl's name
Shella
SHEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,161
Shella is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1959, when 42 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 241 |
| 1960s | 303 |
| 1970s | 205 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Shella?
In 2024, Shella was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shella Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shella
- English SHEL-uh
Sibling Names for Shella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shella
How popular is the name Shella?
In 2024, Shella was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shella a girl's or a boy's name?
Shella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shella?
Shella has 2 syllables.
When was Shella most popular?
Shella peaked in 1959, when 42 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.